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All Posts Tagged ‘Albariño’

My friends Rob Frisch and Liz Barrett filmed this “Name that Wine” clip at the 2018 Wine Bloggers Conference in Walla Walla, Washington.  Only one wine writer guessed the correct wine.  This was fun!

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October 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual
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Bokisch Vineyards, Terra Alta Vineyard Clements Hill Albariño 2015, Lodi, California, Wine Casual
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August 28, 2017
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bokisch Vineyards Terra Alta Vineyard Clements Hill Albariño 2015 – A Winning White with Flavor Intensity

Bokisch Vineyards, Terra Alta Vineyard Clements Hill Albariño 2015, Lodi, California

Tasting Note: A winning white that showcases a native Spanish grape.[Read more]

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Bodegas Robaliño, Robaliño Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 21, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bodegas Robaliño, Robaliño Albariño – A White Rose Petal Nose

Bodegas Robaliño, Robaliño Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: Refreshing.[Read more]

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Santiago Roma, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 20, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Santiago Roma Albariño 2014 – A Citrusy Spanish White

Santiago Roma, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: A citrusy Albariño with mid-palate complexity and some chalk.[Read more]

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Bodegas La Val, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 19, 2016
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Bodegas La Val Albariño 2014 – Green & Yellow Fruit

Bodegas La Val, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: Lemon in color this Spanish Albariño has a nose of green and yellow fruit with some vanilla and clove baking spice.[Read more]

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Martín Códax, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 18, 2016
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Martín Códax Albariño 2014 – Round, Mid-Palate Tartness

Martín Códax, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: Lemon to golden in color this Albariño has a nose of ripe golden fruit with some baking spice.[Read more]

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Condes de Albarei, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 17, 2016
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Condes de Albarei Albariño 2014 – Works Well as a First Introduction to the Albariño Grape

Condes de Albarei, Albariño 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: A wine that would work especially well as a first introduction to the Albariño grape varietal.[Read more]

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Bodegas Del Palacio de Fefiñanes, Albariño de Fefiñanes 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 15, 2016
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Bodegas Del Palacio de Fefiñanes Albariño de Fefiñanes 2014 – Like Rays of Summer Sun Sprinkled with Candied Lemon

Bodegas Del Palacio de Fefiñanes, Albariño de Fefiñanes 2014, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: A medium-bodied Albariño with lots to recommend it and without the overwhelming tartness that often characterizes the grape varietal.[Read more]

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Morgadío, Albariño 2015, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 14, 2016
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Morgadío Albariño 2015 – Apple-Flavored Bubble Gum Notes

Morgadío, Albariño 2015, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: A light to medium-bodied Spanish white.[Read more]

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Bodegas Castro Martin, Albariño 2014, Sobre Lias, Rías Baixas, Spain, Wine Casual
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May 13, 2016
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Bodegas Castro Martin Albariño 2014 – Minerality & Tartness Work Well Together

Bodegas Castro Martin, Albariño 2014, Sobre Lias, Rías Baixas, Spain

Tasting Note: This lemon-colored Albariño has a nose of green apple and pear.[Read more]

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